Shrimp Scampi with a stick of Butter

What’s better than heavy pasta on a warm summer’s day? I know, not the best choice, but I have some shrimp to use up, and my darling husband requested pasta, so shrimp scampi it is.

Now, I am not usually one to use packets of anything. They remind of Sandra Lee and her silly tablescapes, and crappy tasting seasoning packet creations, which she does not eat, because no one would be that thin living on that much sodium and processed food.

But, considering there really isn’t anything healthy or light about this dish, I figured, why not enjoy every drop of this delicious, butter soaked masterpiece in full seasoning packet form. I serve it over al dente vermicelli, but use whatever pasta or rice you have on hand.

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Hidden valley ranch seasoning packets were a favorite of my mom’s back in the day. I recall some pretty kick ass homefries made with it.A few months ago, I was watching food network at 3 am (while husband was in the bathroom barfing- I had to check on him hourly to make sure he wasn’t going to Jimi Hendrix himself…long story…), and I saw an interview with Sandra Lee where she actually described her food as “healthy”. She had a straight face and everything.